Fulton, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Men's Basketball returned to action in Fulton, Missouri on Thursday for their first AMC contest against William Woods University. The Trojans struggled to get things going offensively as they could not keep up with the Owls, falling by a score of 75-40. Next up, HLGU will take on Harris-Stowe State University on Saturday at 3 pm in St. Louis.
GAME VITALS
- Score: William Woods University def. Hannibal-LaGrange University 75-40
- Records: Hannibal-LaGrange University (3-7, 0-1) | William Woods University (8-5, 1-0)
- Location: Anderson Arena | William Woods University | Fulton, Missouri
STAT TRACKER
- Khalib Becton led the Trojans in scoring with 10 points. Becton also had two rebounds in the contest
- Colby Wood finished with seven points, two rebounds, and a steal
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Trojans started off slow in the first half, as they shot 6-22 (27.3%) from the field
- WWU went 12-28 (42.9%) in the first half to take a 33-16 lead into the break
- HLGU improved its offensive stats in the second half, shooting 11-29 (37.9%)
- For the game, the Trojans went 3-15 (20%) from three-point range, while WWU went 6-22 (27.3%)
- Ball control was an issue for HLGU, who turned the ball over 18 times leading to 25 points for the Owls
- WWU won the rebound battle 43-22